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scabrous(adjective, smooth, rough, difficult, harsh)
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sound(adjective, strong, tough, fit, solid)
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stout(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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vigorous(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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broken(adjective, mean, rough, coarse, irregular)
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brawny(adjective, strong, tough, fit, solid)
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stalwart(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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coarse(adjective, hard, smooth, severe, sharp)
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rude(adjective, hard, severe, rough, nasty)
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solid(adjective, set, strong, sound, tough)
10
strapping(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
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firm(adjective, set, strong, hard, sound)
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irregular(adjective, mean, rough, coarse, uneven)
9
ragged(adjective, smooth, rough, bumpy, weathered)
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stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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well-built(adjective, strong, big)
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athletic(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
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cragged(adjective, smooth, rough, harsh, coarse)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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durable
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